Chapter 61 Who Sabotage Who? (1/2)

Qin Sheng did not wish to be implicated in the politics within the reception department. He did not care how the people within the department sabotage one another as long as they did not get him involved. While Qin Sheng was very clear that he had only come to Shangshan Ruoshui to gather experience, Wang Haichao had been eyeing on him perhaps because his performance had been so exceptional that he was attracting unnecessary attention. More importantly, he was not in Wang Haichao's inner circle and he had robbed Wang Haichao of his position in the limelight.

The reason Wang Haichao barged into the room was firstly because he thought too highly of himself, thinking he was someone important in Shangshang Ruoshui since he had He Pu to back him up. Secondly, Yu Fengzhi was out to prank him. Yu Fengzhi had every authority to stop Wang Haichao from entering the room given that the rules in Shangshang Ruoshui had be strictly adhered to at all times.

Qin Sheng, who was wearing a solemn expression, stood in a corner of the room and took in everything that was happening in the room. Spotting Yu Fengzhi, who was standing at the far end of the room, a thought came to his mind. He had a feeling that this woman was using him as a weapon.

”Sorry, Mr Xia, I'm at fault,” Wang Haochao sensed something amiss and quickly apologized.

Xia Ding totally disregarded him, so did He Pu, who was beside Xia Ding. How dare a deputy manager of the reception department tried to pretend to be He Pu's equal. Between Xia Ding and Wang Haichao, He Pu was naturally more inclined to Xia Ding. He planned to leave everything to Xia Ding, assured that Xia Ding was a person with discretion.

Clearly, Xia Ding's intention was that if Qin Sheng did not try to stop him, he would continue to make noise.

”You're at fault? Is it enough to just admit your mistake? You suddenly barged in and started shouting at my friend. Are you the boss of Shangshan Ruoshui?” Xia Ding raised his voice to rebuke him. Wang Haichao could only curse under his breath, while his face showed fear.

By this time, Ms. An and Xu Lancheng had also arrived. They always made sure to be at the scene immediately when there was a stir. One of the motto of Shangshan Ruoshui was that to put the client's interest as top priority. As for its employees, there were numerous talents in the great Shanghai and Shangshan Ruoshui would not be short of choices. As long as its boss was still in control, Shangshan Ruoshui would continue to be in operation.

Once Xu Lancheng entered the room, he inquired, ”What happened here, He?”

Not only did Xu Lancheng have an intimate relationship with Jiang Xianbang, he was also closely acquainted with the He Family. On top of that, he used to be a goverment official. Wang Haochao was certainly not in the same league as Xu Lancheng. This was also the reason he addressed He Pu as 'He', and in response, He Pu had respectfully addressed his 'Uncle Xu'.

”Uncle Xu, regarding this, you have to ask him...” He Pu said, pointing at Wang Haichao. Following this, He Pu tried to introduce them saying, ”Old Xia, this is Manager Xu, the person in charge of Shangshan Ruoshui.”

”How do you do, Manager Xu?” Xia Ding immediately took the initiative to greet him with a smile.

Xu Lancheng politely asked, ”Mr Xia, please do forgive these underlings for their ignorance and excuse them if they had offended you.”

”Manager Xu, don't worry about it. Qin Sheng and I were school mates in the university and we haven't seen each other for a long time. When I heard that he was in Shangshan Ruoshui, I had dragged He Pu here with me so the three of us could meet and catch up on each other. I had just requested for some privacy to keep out anyone trying to enter the room,” Xia Ding tried to explain calmly. When Qin Sheng gave him a signal, Xia Ding pointed at Wang Haichao and continued, ”However, this manager just barged in without even knocking and went on to scold us. I thought people used to comment about how great Shangshan Ruoshui is, now I've seen it for myself!”

Xu Lancheng's face fell when he heard these comments. He turned and looked straight at Wang Haichao, saying, ”What is happening?”

”I'm sorry, Manager Xu, it's all my fault, it's my mistake,” Wang Haichao did not expect the incident to be blown out of proportion. Firstly, he had underestimated Qin Sheng, and secondly, Yu Fengzhi had plotted against him.

Xu Lancheng snorted and said, ”What's the use of apologizing? Have you forgotten Shangshan Ruoshui's rules?”

Wang Haichao gritted his teeth, turned to face Xia Ding and gave himself a few tight slaps across his cheeks. The slaps were so loud and clear that everyone in the room could hear them. While he slapped himself, he simultaneously apologized, saying, ”Sorry Mr Xia, it's my fault. Please forgive me.”

Xia Ding thought that was enough. He waved his hand and said, ”It's alright. Just be more cautious next time.”

Xu Lancheng played along by saying to Wang Haichao, “You are suspended from work for a week, and your salary will be cut for half a month. Now go!”

Helpless, Wang Haichao did not have other options but to accept the punishment quietly and left the room looking embarrassed. The other followed suit to leave the room.

Xu Lancheng and Ms. An remained standing by the side. Ms. An had been observing Qin Sheng the moment Xia Ding mentioned that Qin Sheng was his university mate. She noticed that Qin Sheng's expression was rather indifferent, as if it was none of his business. At the same time, he did not seem bothered about Wang Haichao at all, otherwise he would have retaliated.

”Please excuse us, Mr Xia,” Xu Lancheng said, smiling politely.

Xia Ding chuckled and said, ”Don't worry, Manager Xu. It's a small matter.”

”Uncle Xu, there's not need to stand on ceremony. Please go ahead with your own business. We will continue to have our tea and chat,” He Pu said, being the mediator.

”Alright, let us know whenever you need anything. Please do come back anytime to Shangshan Ruoshui.”

After that, Xu Lancheng led Ms. An out of the room. Xu Lancheng knew that Wang Haichao was becoming complacent because he had been in Shangshan Ruoshui for a period of time. What happened today would be a wake up call for him. However, just before he closed the door behind him, he cast a confused look at Qin Sheng.